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S563 JYX

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,544 mi
Last recorded103,544 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS563 JYX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 103,544 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 103,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 97,204 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear inner sills corroding not excessive

can not see the outer sills as covered over with trim, presumed ok

fuel tan straps are corroded, till holding secure at present

slight play in the n/s/r lower knuckle joint

Pass 13 Sep 2021 91,794 miles

Nearside Fuel tank slightly loose and the offside metal fuel tank straps corroding still securely holding tank in place for now (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 91,785 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Fuel tank slightly loose and the offside metal fuel tank straps corroding still securely holding tank in place for now (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 90,016 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 85,789 miles

Nearside Rear suspension arm ball joint worn and rubber boot split

Fail 28 Aug 2019 85,789 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension arm ball joint worn and rubber boot split

Offside Rear suspension arm ball joint worn and rubber boot split

Pass 14 Sep 2018 80,429 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 80,429 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 73,706 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 68,093 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 61,446 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 54,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,807 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 53,166 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 52,601 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,283 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 48,427 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,775 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 42,775 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 38,441 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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S563 JYX is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 118,565 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S563 JYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S563 JYX registered?

S563 JYX is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 13 October 1998.

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